George and the Dragon (2004)

A knight returning from the Crusades takes on a dragon and becomes a legend.

Director:

Tom Reeve

Writers:

Tom Reeve, Michael Burks

Stars:

James Purefoy, Piper Perabo, Patrick Swayze

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
James Purefoy	...	George
Piper Perabo	...	Princess Lunna
Patrick Swayze	...	Garth
Michael Clarke Duncan	...	Tarik
Bill Treacher	...	Elmendorf
Jean-Pierre Castaldi	...	Father Bernard
Rollo Weeks	...	Wryn
Paul Freeman	...	Sir Robert
Stefan Jürgens	...	Bulchar
Stefan Weinert	...	Mercenary #1
Phil McKee	...	McNally
Caroline Carver	...	Sister Angela
Simon Callow	...	King Edgar
Joan Plowright	...	Mother Superior
Carl Chase	...	Aard

Storyline

The first crusade to free the Holy Land has ended. A mass of weary knights, squires, soldiers of fortune and priests are making their way home across a Europe that has changed forever. George, a handsome English knight, unsettled by the horrendous bloodletting he witnessed in Palestine, desires to hang up his sword and settle down to a quiet, peaceful life. On returning to England, George heads north where he's heard the land is good and the population sparse and of a kindly King named Edgaar. He finds King Edgaar in a terrible state. His beautiful daughter, Lunna has recently disappeared. In return for a small plot of land, George agrees to search for Princess Lunna. With Edgaar's faithful servant, Elmendorf, George sets out. George discovers the princess and the truth behind her strange disappearance. The quest now set before them ends in a love, a lie, and a legend that has lasted a thousand years.

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Plot Keywords:

dragon | knight | princess | priest | fight | 

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Taglines:

George left England as a Knight and soldier. He Came home a Dragonslayer... and a Legend.

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Genres:

Action | Adventure | Comedy | Fantasy | Romance

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG for action violence

Details

Official Sites:

Media 8 Entertainment [United States] Official site

Country:

UK Germany Luxembourg USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

2004 (Russia)

Also Known As:

George & the Dragon

Filming Locations:

Carousel Picture Company, Luxembourg, Luxembourg

Box Office

Budget:

$32,000,000 (estimated)

Company Credits

Production Co:

ApolloMedia Distribution, Ravenhouse Entertainment, The Carousel Picture Company

Technical Specs

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Val Kilmer's cameo was filmed while on break from the Mindhunters (2004) shoot.

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Quotes

George: [George and Tarik are walking on the beach, about to part paths] Tarik, things won't be the same without you. What will I do with myself? When you're not praying five times a day.
Tarik: [laughs] Do exactly the same thing you would do when I *was* praying.
George: Oh, that's impossible.
Tarik: Why?
George: Because I was stealing your food.

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Crazy Credits

A selection of outtakes, bloopers and behind-the-scenes jokes are featured during the closing credits.

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Connections

References Jurassic Park (1993)

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Soundtracks

It Will Always Be You
Composed by Gast Waltzing
Vocals by Maggie Parke

User Reviews

The return of comedic Fantasy

I saw the world premiere of George and the Dragon at Cinenygma, Luxembourg International Film Festival. Despite problems encountered during the production and even more so during post-production, the film will now be released. After the opening minutes of "George", it should be clear to anybody that it is time to cast aside expectations of seeing LotR's little brother, the skateboarding monk reveals that this film does not take itself seriously at all or does it just emulate a certain elf surfing shields? The film thrives on the performances of its main cast and possesses a simply but entertaining plotline. The quirky humour that springs up every now and then reminds one of "Willow" and "Army of Darkness" but does not harm as much as entertain. 7/10